Francis McGrath

Top Performer

Austin, TX

$100 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Toto's Africa

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Taylor Swift's Willow

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Overview

Combining years of experience from different bands and different styles, Francis McGrath creates a unique mood for formal or casual events. He seamlessly switches from jazz to pop to new age. Guests enjoy the background music until their ears are tickled by a familiar melody or pleasant memory.

If you do not have a piano, Francis can bring a Kurzweil PC4 keyboard and an amp that sounds great in big or small rooms, without drowning out conversations.


Reviews

27 reviews

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Erich S.

April 6, 2026
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Exactly what you want!

Francis did an amazing job playing piano indoors and keyboard outdoors at my wedding! He knew how to weave his playing between the toasts and he handled the environment well.

Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist


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Lee H. P.

March 26, 2026
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Just teriffic

Francis did a fantastic job! I gave him an EXTREMELY difficult piece of sheet music to record to an MP3 as an anniversary gift for my husband. He kept in touch with me throughout the process, completed the project, and delivered it on time. The recording sounds wonderful and my husband was absolutely blown away. He hadn’t heard the song since 1992! Francis was a delight to work with, extremely talented, and a true professional. Francis took a good bit of time to familiarize himself the music and insisted on waiting till the piano was tuned to make final recording. I highly recommend him for any event requiring a highly skilled musician and entertainer.
Dr. Lee Henry

Hired as: Pianist


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Megan Z.

November 29, 2025
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Wonderful experience!

Francis joined us for my friend's 50th birthday party and played for her guests. He was communicative up front, we came up with a combined list of songs together, and he was a hit with the crown. We would absolutely work with him again!

Hired as: Pianist


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Rick S.

November 24, 2025
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I HIGHLY recommend FRANCIS McGRATH !

Francis played at a surprise private dinner party that I had for my wife at her favorite restaurant in Austin. He played for 4 hours and was fantastic. I highly recommend Francis for anyone needing a great piano player that has an EXTENSIVE Repertoire. He was also very accomodating in learning a few of my wife's favorite songs beforehand. Also, with our event being so close to Christmas, he asked if he could throw in some holiday music and I readily agreed.

In conclusion, if you chose to book FRANCIS McGRATH, YOU WILL BE VERY GLAD YOU DID!

Hired as: Pianist


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Donna P.

September 2, 2025
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Birthday Bash

Francis McGrath is an absolute gem! We hired him to play piano for my husband's 60th birthday party, and he was the highlight of the evening. We had some very specific requests, including "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" by Led Zeppelin, and the very complex "Roundabout" by Yes.

Francis is not only incredibly talented but also so humble and dedicated. He took the time to practice "Roundabout" for weeks leading up to the party, and his hard work paid off. The performance was flawless and astounded our guests. It was a perfect rendition that honestly brought my husband to tears—he was so incredibly touched.

Beyond his talent, Francis is a true professional. He was prompt, communicated perfectly in the days leading up to the event, and was gracious with all of our guests. I would recommend him without a moment's hesitation to anyone looking for a top-tier musician. He's simply the best!

Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist

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Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 200 minutes

What to expect

Francis provides non-intrusive yet interesting music to give your event a unique ambience.

About

Francis McGrath has been playing piano and keyboards in the Austin area for over 25 years. He's played jazz brunches, worked with singer-songwriters and some of Austin's best cover bands. He has recently scored his first full length movie, “Station to Station.”

Additional booking notes

If a piano is not available, Francis can bring a high quality keyboard and light amplification.

Services offered

Past booked events

April 2026

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

March 2026

05

Thursday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cedar Park, TX

February 2026

18

Wednesday

Corporate Event

11:30am - 1:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2025

18

Thursday

Christmas Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Austin, TX

November 2025

25

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

22

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

August 2025

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Houston, TX

June 2025

26

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

April 2025

05

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

December 2024

04

Wednesday

Retirement Community Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Park, TX

November 2024

10

Sunday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Austin, TX

June 2024

02

Sunday

House Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Austin, TX

May 2024

21

Tuesday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Austin, TX

March 2024

21

Thursday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Austin, TX

06

Wednesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

San Antonio, TX

December 2023

31

Sunday

Retirement Community Event

11:30am - 1:00pm

Round Rock, TX

21

Thursday

Cocktail Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

October 2023

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Leander, TX

July 2023

28

Friday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

San Antonio, TX

May 2023

28

Sunday

Retirement Community Event

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Austin, TX

04

Thursday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Austin, TX

December 2022

30

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

21

Wednesday

Christmas Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pflugerville, TX

10

Saturday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Blanco, TX

October 2022

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Austin, TX

September 2022

30

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

August 2022

02

Tuesday

Retirement Community Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Round Rock, TX

December 2021

23

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Austin, TX

17

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

16

Thursday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Austin, TX

09

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

November 2021

06

Saturday

Launch Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Round Rock, TX

October 2021

29

Friday

House Party

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Lakeway, TX

September 2021

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Austin, TX

August 2021

28

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

May 2021

28

Friday

House Party

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Lakeway, TX

March 2021

13

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:30pm - 9:30pm

San Antonio, TX

February 2020

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

San Antonio, TX

December 2019

20

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Austin, TX

November 2019

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Victoria, TX

September 2019

20

Friday

Weekly/Recurring Performance

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

December 2018

17

Monday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

08

Saturday

Christmas Party

12:00pm - 4:00pm

San Antonio, TX

December 2017

08

Friday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Georgetown, TX

October 2017

14

Saturday

Holiday Party (Halloween)

7:30pm - 8:30pm

San Antonio, TX

Set list

Abbey Road Medley: Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End/Her Majesty (The Beatles)
Africa (Toto)
All of Me
Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson)
A Remark You Made (Weather Report)
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Begin The Beguine
Bella’s Lullaby (Twilight)
Birdland (Weather Report)
Blade Runner Love Theme (Vangelis)
Blue Bossa (Kenny Durham)
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (Willie Nelson)
Blue Rondo a la Turk (Dave Brubeck)
Blue Skies (Irving Berlin)
Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell/Judy Collins)
Boy With Luv (BTS)
Bury a Friend (Billie Eilish)
Can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis)
Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)
Closer to Fine (Indigo Girls)
Could it be Magic (Barry Manilow)
Danny Boy
Devil’s Dance Floor (Flogging Molly)
City of Stars (La La Land)
Edelweiss (The Sound of Music)
Everlong (Foo Fighters)
Falling Slowly (Once)
Fly Me to the Moon
Forrest Gump Theme
Gran Torino (Clint Eastwood)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young
Here’s Where the Story Ends (The Sundays)
How Deep Is Your Love (The Bee Gees)
I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady)
If Ever I Would Leave You (Camelot)
I’m Going To Go Back There Someday (Muppets)
I’m Shipping Up To Boston (Dropkick Murphys)
In Another Time (Steve Haun)
The In Crowd (Ramsey Lewis)
The Inner Light (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Interstellar - excerpts from the motion picture (Hans ZImmer)
In The Mood (Benny Goodman)
I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face (My Fair Lady)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
Joey (Concrete Blonde)
Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer)
Let It Be (The Beatles)
The Level Plain (Cherish the Ladies/Traditional Irish)
Linger (The Cranberries)
L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
Mad World
Memories of Green (Vangelis/Blade Runner)
Mercy Mercy Mercy (Cannonball Adderley)
Mia and Sebastion’s Theme (La La Land)
Milestones (Miles Davis)
Misty
Moonlight Serenade (Benny Goodman)
Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Night and Day
Nights in White Satin (The Moody Blues)
Now and Then (The Beatles)
Only You (The Platters)
Over The Rainbow
Paradise Theater Medley:State Street Sadie, AD 1928, Rockin’ the Paradise, Too Much Time On My Hands, The Best of Times, Snowblind, AD 1958, State Street Sadie reprise (Styx)
The Parting Glass
Princess Leia’s Theme (John Williams)
Promenade (Neil Larsen)
Red Baron (Billy Cobham)
Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush)
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Billy Joel)
Sign Your Name (Terrence Trent D’Arby)
Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific)
Someone To Watch Over Me (George Gershwin)
Somewhere (West Side Story)
Spain (Chick Corea)
Steppin’ Out (Joe Jackson)
Summer Highland Falls (Billy Joel)
Summertime (George Gershwin)
Take Five (Dave Brubeck)
Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver)
Thank U (Alanis Morissette)
That’s Amore (Dean Martin)
Time and Tide (Basia)
Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)
Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers)
Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
Watermark (Enya)
Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock)
What’s Going On (Marvin Gaye)
Willow (Taylor Swift)
Your Love is Driving Me Crazy (Sammy Hagar)

Classical Sounding Classic Rock Medley:
Eruption/Thunderstruck/Cliffs of Dover
(Van Halen/AC-DC/Eric Johnson )

Influences and inspiration

Dave Brubeck, Keith Jarrett, Enya, Brian Eno, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder

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